Losing weight has great benefits: Your clothes fit better, you have more confidence and you improve your overall health. However, losing weight can also mean loose skin, which for many individuals can mean self-consciousness and may even change how your clothes fit. One solution to having a lot of excess skin is to have it surgically removed, but what if you don’t have that much loose skin? There is still a solution for you: BodyTite skin tightening offered by Dr. Christy Walker, a dual-board-certified cosmetic surgeon and gynecologist in Plano, Texas.
Why Does Loose Skin Develop After Weight Loss?
Loose skin develops after weight loss because the skin stretches during weight gain. When you gain weight, the fat layer below your skin increases and stretches the skin out.
So, when you lose weight, this fat layer shrinks, leaving the once-stretched skin loose and sagging.
How your skin responds depends on how much weight you have gained or lost, how fast you lost weight, if you work out to boost your muscle, your age, and family history.
What Can Help Slow Down the Development of Loose and Sagging Skin?
If you can increase your muscle tissue, you can help to keep your skin smooth and tight as your fat layer is reduced when you lose weight. We suggest that you work out two to three times a week with weights and add in cardio after you have been cleared by your doctor to work out.
Losing weight slowly can also help reduce the risk of developing sagging skin. You can lose weight slowing by eating the number of calories your body needs to lose one to two pounds a week. Apps like My Fitness Pal can help you determine your daily calorie target.
How Does BodyTite Help Treat Sagging Skin?
BodyTite is a minimally invasive radiofrequency skin-tightening treatment that can reduce sagging skin. BodyTite works by using radiofrequency energy to stimulate the body to produce collagen to tighten the skin.
Not only does BodyTite have the ability to tighten sagging skin, but it also does it without the need for general anesthesia, the risks of complications and long recovery times associated with surgery.
BodyTite is an ideal way to tighten sagging skin in individuals with mild to moderate skin sagging. Results are seen in just one treatment, and BodyTite can be used to treat a range of body areas including the upper arms, the midsection and the thighs.
Learn more about the benefits of BodyTite by calling 972-696-2963 to schedule a consultation.
